Most Dads Ignore This… Until It’s Too Late
No one talks about this part of fatherhood.
The paperwork.
The deadlines.
The responsibilities that don’t feel urgent… until they are.
And when you’re sleep-deprived with a newborn?
This is the stuff that catches you out.
This is what we're focusing on in this episode
How to legally register your baby’s birth in the UK
The 42-day deadline most dads don’t plan for
What documents you actually need (before the chaos hits)
How Child Benefit works and why it matters long-term
The hidden admin pressure placed on mums after birth
Why taking ownership here builds trust and reduces stress
How small…
The skinny
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